Paralysis

Origin

From Latin paralysis, from Ancient Greek παράλυσις (paralusis, "palsy"), from παραλύειν (paraluein, "to disable on one side"), from παρά (para, "beside") + λύειν (luein, "loosen").

Full definition of paralysis

Noun

1. (pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of person's body, such as one or more limbs.

Derived terms

• paralyse/paralyze
• paralytic